Also; Gracianna Pinot Noir (Russian River Valley) 2009. All about earthy, forest floor and mushroom flavors, with warm plum. Very soft and delicious. The 2010 was very different, with more evident acidity but also an almost sweet note to the fruit. I prefer the 2009. Utterly charming little tasting room with very friendly staff! Just up the road from Rochioli.

...(Humans) are unique in our capacity to construct realities at utter odds with reality. Dogs dream and dolphins imagine, but only humans are deluded. –Jacob Bacharach

Not really, Bob. I understand the grape is a challenge to grow and we of course see it mostly as a small percentage in blends. Bell Wine cellars, which shares the same private road as Hopper Creek, made an outstanding varietal bottling a few years back, as did Urbano Cellars in Oakland.

I had no idea Roger King was growing it in my county!

...(Humans) are unique in our capacity to construct realities at utter odds with reality. Dogs dream and dolphins imagine, but only humans are deluded. –Jacob Bacharach